Catskill Mountain Region October 2015

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HUDSON VALLEY DANCE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO CATSKILL THIS OCTOBER

TABLE OF www.catskillregionguide.com VOLUME 30, NUMBER 10 October 2015 CONTENTS PUBLISHERS Peter Finn, Chairman, Catskill Mountain Foundation Sarah Finn, President, Catskill Mountain Foundation

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION Sarah Taft

ADVERTISING SALES Rita Adami Steve Friedman Albert Verdesca

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Heather Magnan, Debra Moskowitz, Peeka Mouse, Heather Rolland & Jeff Senterman

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DISTRIBUTION Catskill Mountain Foundation On the cover: The Hudson Valley Dance Festival returns to Catskill this October. For more information about this year’s event, please see the article on page 12. Photo by Jordan Matter, Dancers Among Us

EDITORIAL DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE: October 6

The Catskill Mountain Region Guide is published 12 times a year by the Catskill Mountain Foundation, Inc., Main Street, PO Box 924, Hunter, NY 12442. If you have events or programs that you would like to have covered, please send them by e-mail to tafts@ 2 THE ARTS catskillmtn.org. Please be sure to furnish a contact name and in- clude your address, telephone, fax, and e-mail information on all correspondence. For editorial and photo submission guidelines send a request via e-mail to [email protected]. 8 THE CHOCOLATE EXPO COMES TO THE HUDSON The liability of the publisher for any error for which it may be held legally responsible will not exceed the cost of space ordered VALLEY’S MOTORCYCLEPEDIA MUSEUM or occupied by the error. The publisher assumes no liability for errors in key numbers. The publisher will not, in any event, be liable for loss of income or profits or any consequent damages. 12 THE HUDSON VALLEY DANCE FESTIVAL HELPS The Catskill Mountain Region Guide office is located in Hunter Village Square in the Village of Hunter on Route 23A. THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US The magazine can be found on-line at www.catskillmtn.org By Debra Moskowitz by clicking on the “Guide Magazine” button, or by going directly to www.catskillregionguide.com 7,000 copies of the Catskill Mountain Region Guide are distributed each month. It is distributed free of charge at the 16 WELLNESS RX: Plattekill, Sloatsburg and New Baltimore rest stops on the New York State Thruway, and at the tourist information offices, A Patient-Centered Pharmacy and Natural Products Center restaurants, lodgings, retailers and other businesses throughout Greene, Delaware and Ulster counties. Home delivery of the Guide magazine is available, at an 18 FRESH FROM THE CATSKILLS: Harvest Festivities & U-Picks additional fee, to annual members of the Catskill Mountain By Heather Magnan Foundation at the $100 membership level or higher. ©2000 Catskill Mountain Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. The Catskill Mountain Region 22 THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE CATSKILLS Guide is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. All photo- By Jeff Senterman graphic rights reside with the photographer.

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October 2015 • GUIDE 1 THE ARTS Golden Dragon Acrobats Sharing Ancient Practices with New Audiences: Daring Feats of Balance, Spine-Tingling Contortionists, Towers of Jugglers The Catskill Mountain Foundation welcomes Golden Dragon Acrobats to the Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center in Tannersville on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 pm Observe, marvel and reflect on the 29 Chinese acrobats playing with balance, precision, coordination, flexibility and agility. The acrobats highlight inconceivable human body abili- ties that one might have never imagined possible. The Golden Dragon Acrobats will be a showcase for the visual senses, presenting a fast- paced, technologically innovative performance. The performance features award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance and spectacular costumes. The large athletic cast and awe-inspir- ing, glowing set designs allow the acrobats to present a show of unparalleled precision and breathtaking skill combined with colorful, heart-stopping beauty. The grace of the Chinese acrobats’ centuries-old traditions promises to fill the audience with suspense and adventure. Recognized throughout the U.S. and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today, Golden Dragon Acro- bats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. The Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center is located at 6050 Main Street in the Village of Tannersville. Tickets purchased ahead are $25; $20 seniors: $7 students; at the door tickets are $30; $25 seniors; $7 students. Book-ahead ticket prices good up to 5 hours before the performance. For tickets or more information, please visit www.catskillmtn.org or call 518 263 2063.

Scottish Singer Julie Fowlis A Treasure Trove of Gaelic Song

“A sublime and impassioned singer...” —Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2/BBC 6Music

The Catskill Mountain Foundation welcomes Scottish singer Julie Fowlis to the Doctorow Center for the Arts in Hunter on Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 pm. Exuding all the romance, beauty, and sorrow of Gaelic music and culture, Julie Fowlis is a groundbreaking art- ist, enticing new audiences worldwide with adaptations of songs from her native Scottish tradition. This stylish, exuberant show, filled with endless Scottish narratives and musical energy, is one for the entire community. Celebrate the unique textures and rhythms of this evocative music, whether you know Gaelic or not. You’ll be sure to find yourself stomping your feet and clapping your hands dur- ing this performance. Photo by Michelle Fowlis Julie Fowlis is backed by a subtle acoustic trio: her husband, Eamon Doorley, playing bouzouki guitar; Tony Burne on guitar; and thoughtful fiddle work from Duncan Chisholm. Fowlis herself adds whistle and harmonium. Widely popularized as the featured singer on the soundtrack to Pixar’s Brave, Julie is truly one of Scotland’s contemporary treasures. The Doctorow Center for the Arts is located at 7971 Main Street in the Village of Hunter. Tickets purchased ahead are $25; $20 seniors; $7 students; at the door tickets are $30; $25 seniors; $7 students. Book-ahead ticket prices good up to 5 hours before the perfor- mance. For tickets or more information, please visit www.catskillmtn.org or call 518 263 2063. This performance is made possible with the generous support of the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation.

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Aladdin and His Lamp National Marionette Theater The Catskill Mountain Foundation is pleased to welcome National Marionette Theatre back to the Doctorow stage on Saturday, October 24 at 3:30 pm for a performance of Aladdin and His Lamp. The National Marionette Theatre will present the classic tale of Aladdin and his series of exciting adventures—thanks to a magic lamp! The Arabian Nights sto- ry brings to life the Middle Eastern world of magic, genies, palaces, enchantments and high adventure! One of the oldest continually-running marionette theaters in the United States, National Marionette Theatre has charmed audiences for over 40 years with their beautiful marionettes, elegant scenery and talented performers. The Doctorow Center for the Arts is located at 7971 Main Street in the Village of Hunter. Tickets purchased ahead are $10; $7 students; at the door tickets are $12; $7 students. Book-ahead ticket prices good up to 5 hours before the performance. For tickets or more information, please visit www.catskillmtn.org or call 518 263 2063. This performance is made possible with the generous support of the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation.

October 2015 • GUIDE 3 Left: Linsey Beckett; Right: Brittany Haas

FIDDLERS! 22 Celebrates the Life of Hilt Kelly this October at the Roxbury Arts Center The first snap of autumn, the vibrant colors on the mountainside, and the scent of harvest means its time for fiddling, square dancing, fine homemade food, and world renowned folk musicians in Hilt Kelly Hall at the Roxbury Arts Center; it’s time for the FIDDLERS! Festival, and this one promises to be extra special. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, October 11 from noon to 7 pm at the Rox- bury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury For over two decades, FIDDLERS! revolved around Catskill fiddling legend Hilt Kelly, whose music and presence and inspiration filled the Roxbury Arts Center—in the hall named for him—with infectious energy. Hilt passed away this year, but his spirit will infuse FIDDLERS! 22, as a new crop of top folk artists celebrate his life and continue the vibrant Catskill tradition he embodied for genera- tions. FIDDLERS! 22 will feature a wide array of talent: Champion Canadian fiddling phenom Linsey Beckett brings award-winning musicianship and expert clogging; fiddler Brittany Haas, of newgrass stars Crooked Still, and celebrated dancer-musician Nic Gareiss offer up songs and percussive step-dancing; famed fiddlers Laura Kortright and Steve Jacobi will bring boot-stompin’ tunes; old time string band The Tremperskill Boys’ distinctive Scotch-Irish fueled, hard driving Appalachian sound is guaranteed to get the dancers spinning. Throughout the day, special guests will take the stage to pay tribute to Hilt Kelly in song and story, while gourmet food truck Ate.O.Ate catering serves up high-quality, down-home fare. Audience members are encouraged to bring their instruments and join the bands in the All-Star Jam, a highlight of FIDDLERS! Advance tickets for FIDDLERS! 22 are $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and students. All tickets purchased the day of the event are $25. For tickets and more information please call the Roxbury Arts Group at 607 326 7908 or visit www.roxburyartsgroup.org. FIDDLERS! 22 is sponsored by Miller’s Drugstore of Margaretville Programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group in 2015 are supported by the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson- Broadhurst Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature, Robert & Nellie Gipson, 2015 Season Sponsor WIOX Community Radio 91.3 FM, and by the generosity of our business sponsors and individual donors.

4 • www.catskillregionguide.com Gallim Dance Company Tough, Resilient, Eye-Catching Movement

“Miller is known for creating work that blends wild-child dynamism with quiet emotional resonance.” —VOGUE, September 6, 2013

The Catskill Mountain Foundation welcomes Gallim Dance to the Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center in Tannersville on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 pm Gallim Dance Artistic Director and founder Andrea Miller will create an evening- length work for the seven company dancers, inspired by a selection of early Baroque music. For the world premiere and at touring venues where possible, the piece will be performed to live music. The new work will showcase Gallim’s core gifts of virtuosic physicality and musicality. Miller envisions a transformation of the visual stage environ- ment accomplished by the use of color. In particular, she imagines lavender and pastel hues, creating a “Rothko effect” of light, fresh pastel colors that serve as the backdrop for the performance. Gallim Dance, a New York-based contemporary dance company, creates and per- forms worldwide original work by artistic director and founder Andrea Miller. Founded in 2007, Gallim quickly captured the attention of fellow artists, presenters, and audienc- es with its award-winning work, ensemble of dancers, and a fearless physicality grounded by deep humanity and expressed through the madness and joy of the imagination. The company also provides NEA-recognized educational programming to dancers and non- dancers in its home studio in Brooklyn and beyond. The Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center is located at 6050 Main Street in the Village of Tannersville. Tickets purchased ahead are $25; $20 seniors: $7 students; at the door tickets are $30; $25 seniors; $7 students. Book-ahead ticket prices good up to 5 hours before the performance. For tickets or more information, please visit www.catskillmtn.org or call 518 263 2063.

October 2015 • GUIDE 5 Hitting the Ground Painting: The Art of Vicki Thompson On Saturday, October 24, the Catskill Mountain Foundation’s Kaater- skill Fine Arts & Crafts Gallery is proud to present “In Process,” a solo exhibit of paintings by Vicki Thompson. The exhibit, which opens at 10 am, will feature an opening reception and meet-and-greet the artist between 4-6 pm. Light refreshments will be served and the public is encouraged to attend. The gallery is located in Hunter Village Square, 7950 Main Street, Village of Hunter. For more information, call the gallery at 518 263 2060 or visit www.catskillmtn.org. Vicki Thompson’s artwork most closely identifies with abstract expressionist art; her own raw emotions are exposed until they hit the ground on the canvas. Every acrylic painting is approached in as hon- est and vulnerable state of mind as possible. As each day is never the same, each canvas and display of intuition will never be the same. Each piece is an equal combination of deciphering sentiment and balancing aesthetics. The colorful, vivid creations individually display movement, stillness, frequency, and Zen among many more feelings and energies. Vicki Thompson is 29 year old living in upstate New York. When in a rut, Vicki seeks travel and live music, believing them to be the most complete form of connection, always rekindling the creative fire within. Vicki has worked with many other artists helping to orchestrate planned community projects. Her art has been in display in various locations in Denver, local businesses in upstate New York and has done several outdoor paintings on large rocks and murals. Vicki serves on the Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation’s board as the Secretary. Vicki is a co-founder of Boundless Art, a project that delivers art supplies to those living with chronic illness. Art of the Hospital is another project where Vicki aids in bringing inspir- ing portraits into the halls of hospitals. She has interned at a NGO in Denver, Colorado with the Art Therapy after school program with at-risk youth. Along with art, Vicki has recently completed her 200 hour Yoga Teaching Certification and believes this practice has contributed a lot to stabilizing and maintaining her health along with stimulating creativity. We had the opportunity to chat with Vicki about her art:

You’ve described your creative process as “hitting the ground on canvas.” How does that feel? Well, it’s cathartic. It is really pure to actually feel emotions and act them out using colors. Colors have such a strong influence on the mind and mood. Although a painting maybe be filled with anger, love, or happiness while creating it, when I spiral out and observe the painting from a distance I see the emotion as beauty, as its whole rather than just the emotion. It’s like the emotion is bigger, there’s a bigger picture, and a way to see it. I think that there is beauty and value in every emotion and it’s important to see it in its authenticity.

You attribute some of your creativity to intuition. How does that work? I don’t know how it works. I wish I did. I would say for me it’s a trust in the process. It’s not letting a bad painting make you insane because every painting has its stages. Letting it be and also knowing when to walk away. I wish I knew how to walk away more. I’ve ruined many paintings by not walking away. It’s maddening sometimes. Clearly, it’s a skill that takes time, for some longer than others.

I love your description of your art as “an equal combination of deciphering sentiment and balancing aesthetics.” Can you elaborate on that for us? When beginning a painting I approach the canvas with no inhibitions. It is the most fun part. It’s like childhood. It’s free. As the paint- ings evolves there becomes more elements to it and it becomes like a puzzle. And I feel like this is how life works as well. As we grow older, we find what pieces fit our equation of life. There’s a balance to be found and played with. I find myself spending time with each piece and observing which direction it needs and wants to go and that’s where the aesthetics come into play.

Are you a practicioner of Zen? If so, how does that come into play in connection with your art? Yes, I do practice Zen Buddhism. I am learning more about it everyday and find I can relate my thoughts and art to is as well. I’ve started meditating and recognizing the thoughts that enter and exit respectfully. It’s an honest observation. It’s real and raw. This is

6 • www.catskillregionguide.com essentially what I have been trying to do with my art even before I starting practicing Zen. With my artwork, those thoughts that enter are translated into colors and then let to be what they are. Art is hard. The truth can be scary. But seeing it as it is offers a different perspective. I am constantly in the process of observing and changing, hence the title for the exhibit: In Process.

Can you tell us who Yayoi Kusama is and why she is important to you? She is an amazing Japanese artist. She is most known for her immersive, polka-dotted experiences. Within these experiences she takes away control of the normal, everyday environment and places the viewer into a psychedelic environment where feelings of being infi- nite arise. And there is something so infinte about her, and not just because her work is large in scale at times, but she has accomplished so much from paintings, sculpture, film, writing to performance art and more including paving the way for women artists. I get lost in her pieces. I love her use of color and repetitive patterns, it’s all very hypnotic.

Kandinsky and Klimt: Two of my favorites as well. What do you see in their work that is inspiring? I see music, movement, and colors. I see song and dance. I see stories and symbolism. I just love both of them. For me a Klimt painting stops me dead in my tracks and transports me into a time when I didn’t exist, into a story that isn’t mine but it doesn’t matter and that time and place becomes mine too. And Kandinsky, I like to think that I can hear and feel each and every tone of his colors within his paintings. His poetic abstract paintings convey emotion and I feel that when experiencing his pieces.

I’m intrigued by the fact that you’ve done several outdoor paintings on large rocks and murals. Where are they located and why were you drawn to create them? There is one rock painting located locally in Tannersville on Clum Hill. Rock painting is so fun because it feels primal and savage, like cave painting. It’s a natural canvas, and maybe it’s what actual painting should feel like more of the time. I have done mural paintings on walls in homes as well for commision. I have been collaborating with some local artists to create an outdoor mural in the town of Hunter. This project is evolving. Our timeline has altered a bit, but we’re still hoping it all pans out. Stay tuned for that installment!

Tell us more about Boundless Art and the Art of the Hospital, please. Boundless Art has been an ongoing project for a while now! It’s evolving and becoming what I’ve always dreamed of. Basically my friend and I create Creativity Bags filled with art supplies for chronically ill children and adults in hospitals. We are currently deliver- ing the bags to Albany Med, Columbia Presbyterian and Boston Children’s Hospital. We ask for some of the artwork back designed to a theme and plan on coordinating an art show to present the artwork to the public and bringing funds in to keep making the bags. Art of the Hospital is a project in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, CO. Beautiful, strong portraits were taken of cystic fibrosis patients in that area and put up in the halls of the newly build CF center out there. I am currently working on getting a fundraiser going and replacing the photos with new ones. These projects were both initially funded by crowdfunding campaigns. It’s all pretty inspiring to have projects be backed by people who believe in them.

Do you think that it’s important for an artist to be socially aware and involved? Good things always come from making connections, being socially aware and involved. I am constantly astounded by the community we live in and the support and encouragement everyone offers. If you put yourself you there, people respond. I thought it was magic at first and then it just turned out to be life. Pretty cool stuff!

Would you share with us one personal thing about your art that you think is unusual? When I say I hang out with my paintings, I seriously mean it. It’s weird. I carry them into my room to look at them at night. I have a chair in my studio that I sit in and we have stare downs. I take pictures of them and look at them on my phone throughout the day. And if I’m not hanging out with one of the paintings, there’s something wrong with it and the canvas needs to be reworked. I’m not sure how unusual that is, but it seems kind of weird. Dont worry, I have a couple of friends I hang out with too.

What book are you reading currently? And why? (Just had to add that!) I am reading two books currently. One was lent to me by a friends mom. It’s called Watership Down. It’s a novel about a bunch of rabbits traveling through a small stretch of English countryside. It’s truly unlike any book I’ve ever read. Yes, I know how it sounds but so far it’s got me hooked. I am also reading The Places That Scare You by Pema Chodron. I started reading this based on my exploration of Buddhism and curiosity of how to choose the best path even when unfortunate circumstances are thrown your way. So, rabbits and Buddhism.

October 2015 • GUIDE 7 THE CHOCOLATE EXPO COMES TO THE HUDSON VALLEY’S MOTORCYCLEPEDIA MUSEUM

Photo by Chuck Fishman

he Chocolate Expo, New York’s largest chocolate event, will USA, Screme Gelato, Saratoga Crackers, The Challah Fairy, The Tmake its mid-Hudson Valley debut at the Motorcyclepedia Peanut Principle, Whipped-Up and Yona’s Gourmet Delights. Museum in Newburgh, NY, on Sunday, October 25, 2015, from Unusual items at The Chocolate Expo will range from Bacon 11 am to 7 pm. Bites’ chocolate-covered bacon to New Orleans-style beignets At The Chocolate Expo, attendees will get to taste, purchase, (fritters) from Booqoo Beignets to chocolate-scented bath prod- celebrate and otherwise indulge in delicious gourmet chocolates, ucts from Merriweather’s. baked goods, specialty foods, gelato, cheeses, wines, distilled spir- For ready-to-eat treats, Aurora Gourmet will have flowing its and much more from over 60 local and regional vendors, while chocolate fountains, while Crazy Crepe Cafe will be making touring one of the largest collections of motorcycles in the world. yummy chocolate crepes and Pika’s Farm Table will be serving Among the 85,000 sq. ft. museum’s display of over 500 rare, authentic Belgian-style waffles dipped in a choice of white, dark unique and historic bikes is a motorcycle from President Ken- or milk chocolate. An Artistic Taste will be featuring its hugely nedy’s Dallas Motorcade, as well as motorcycles from the movies popular Brussels sprouts infused with chocolate. Terminator, Tron, and Ghost Rider. Always a major highlight of The Chocolate Expo, wine tast- Participating chocolatiers include Carousel Sweets, Chocolate ings and sales will be offered by Adirondack Winery, Americana Works, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Grenada Chocolate Com- Vineyards, Oliva Vineyards and Pazdar Winery, which was the pany, JoMart Chocolates, Michelle’s Sweet Shop, Rescue Choco- first winery to make chocolate wines. For fans of distilled spirits, late, Spreading Joy, Teacher’s Recipe Fudge and The Chocolate Lake George Distilling will have samples of their moonshine, Executive, among others, in addition to the Hudson Valley’s own bourbon and whiskey. Oliver Kita Chocolates from Rhinebeck and the Pretzel Princess Chocolate demonstrations will be conducted by celebrity from Port Jervis. chefs Barret Beyer (Hell’s Kitchen Season 11 and Kitchen Casino), Other popular participants at The Chocolate Expo include Larry Rosenberg (author of The Original Bacon Cookbook and a Aunt Nenee’s, Breezie Maples Farm, Dutch Desserts, FoodArt contributor to Martha Stewart’s Wedding Book) and Tony Alba-

8 • www.catskillregionguide.com October 2015 • GUIDE 9 The Catskill Mountain Foundation, in partnership with Valentina Kozlova, Victoria Rinaldi, and Margo Sappington, is presenting TWO special holiday performances of The Nutcracker this December,* and we need YOU! Call for Auditions! Photo by Boz Swope

Experience the Magic of Dance On Stage in The Nutcracker! Kids! Parents!

We’re looking for kids age 5-15 to play We need party adults too! party children, toy soldiers, mice & angels. Appear on stage with your kids and start a new holiday tradition!

Auditions: Saturday, October 3, 2-4 pm The Red Barn, 7970 Main Street, Hunter No dance experience is needed, but performers will need to be musical, comfortable on stage, able to take direction, and be ready to have fun!

More Information: Contact Cara at 518 263 2001 or [email protected]

* The performances will be held on Saturday, December 12 at 7:30 and Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 at the Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street, Tannersville 10 • www.catskillregionguide.comTickets and more information at www.catskillmtn.org Photos by Chuck Fishman

nese (Cake Boss Season 1 and Cupcake Wars) beginning at noon For expedited entry, tickets are available online from www. and continuing throughout the day. The complete schedule of TheChocolateExpo.com. Tickets can also be purchased directly on events can be found at www.TheChocolateExpo.com. the day of the expo itself using cash, credit and debit cards. For children and those young at heart, The Chocolate Expo For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit will feature live official appearances by Marvel® Superheroes www.TheChocolateExpo.com. Additional information about the Spider-Man and Iron-Man, with Spider-Man making his first ap- Motorcyclepedia Museum can be found at www.Motorcyclepedia- pearance at 11 am and Iron-Man coming at 4 pm. Museum.org. “Not only does The Chocolate Expo provide a great time for attendees, it also helps to showcase the Motorcyclepedia Museum, ABOUT THE CHOCOLATE EXPO one of the Hudson Valley’s true hidden gems,” said Ted Doering, The Chocolate Expo is a Baum Image Group event. Prior cre- who amassed the bulk of the museum’s collection over decades ations of Baum Image Group include the official Woodstock 35th with Motorcyclepedia’s other co-founder, his father, Gerald. Anniversary Celebration in 2004 (under license from Woodstock According to Marvin Baum, creator and producer of The Ventures) and the New York Chocolate Expo. Chocolate Expo, he chose to bring this event to the Hudson Valley because the region has become one of the greatest culinary ABOUT THE destinations in the United States. “Now, if you look at what’s hap- MOTORCYCLEPEDIA MUSEUM pening in Newburgh, particularly at the waterfront with all the Motorcyclepedia celebrates the history of motorcycles with dis- exciting new restaurants, this city was a natural choice for us to plays of over 500 bikes, as well as photographs, posters, memora- expand our Chocolate Expo locations,” said Baum, who indicated bilia, machinery and other bike-related paraphernalia in a 85,000 that with four other locations and over 30,000 total attendees in sq. ft. facility. The collection is organized into galleries including 2014, The Chocolate Expo has become the second-largest choco- the Indian Timeline, Chopper City, The Circa Timeline, Fast No dance experience is needed, but performers will need to be musical, comfortable on stage, late event in the country. “I believe that with the addition of the from the Past, Harley Davidsons, the Wall of Death, Military Newburgh location, The Chocolate Expo will be well on its way & Police and more. There’s literally a cycle for every kind of able to take direction, and be ready to have fun! to becoming the largest chocolate event of its kind in the U.S,” he fan! The Motorcyclepedia Museum is located at 250 Lake Street added. (Route 32) in Newburgh, just south of Broadway (Route 17K) More Information: Contact Cara at 518 263 2001 or [email protected] Admission to The Chocolate Expo is only $15/adult and $10/ in Newburgh, and it is easily accessible from the New York State child (ages 3-12). Children under 3 years of age are free. Tickets Thruway and Routes 84 and 9W. For more information, please include regular admission to the Motorcyclepedia Museum. visit www.motorcyclepediamuseum.org/the-museum.

October 2015 • GUIDE 11 HUDSON VALLEY DANCE FESTIVAL

HELPS THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US By Debra Moskowitz Martha Graham Dance Company. Photo by Simona Ferrara

fter two years of sold-out performances, Dancers Respond- dramatic all-male quintet stirring up awareness of the plagues of Aing to AIDS returns to Catskill, NY for the third annual terrorism and violence today. Hudson Valley Dance Festival on Saturday, October 10. Audi- Completing the program is choreographer Chase Brock, ence members will be treated to a stunning display of world-class known for his astonishing Broadway productions and indepen- dance set against the backdrop of the Hudson River Valley at dent dance choreography. Brock will be premiering a work cre- Historic Catskill Point. ated for his Brooklyn-based contemporary dance company, The The program for this year’s Hudson Valley Dance Festival Chase Brock Experience. will include Brian Brooks Moving Company, a renowned dance The festival, which includes one performance only at 5 pm, is company and regular at New York City’s prestigious Joyce The- produced by Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broad- ater. Brian Brooks Moving Company will showcase “Torrent,” an way Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. In just two years, Hudson Valley expansive piece fluctuating between orderly patterns and unre- Dance Festival (#hvdance) has raised an impressive $198,075 strained turbulence, originally commissioned by Juilliard Dance. for the most vulnerable among us. The money raised helps Acclaimed choreographer Jessica Lang, who is famous for Broadway Cares provide grants to 450 AIDS and family service her mastery of visual composition and incorporation of striking organizations nationwide, including several based in the Hudson design elements, will bring her company of dancers to perform Valley. Among the area organizations awarded grants this year “Lines Cubed,” a piece inspired by the paintings of Dutch artist were The Community Hospice and Matthew 25 Food Pantry in Piet Mondrian exploring line and color and their relation to emo- Catskill, Alliance for Positive Health and Animalkind in Hudson, tions and mood. TOUCH (Together Our Unity Can Heal) in Congers and Hud- Martha Graham Dance Company, which celebrates its 90th son Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston. Through anniversary this year, will be presenting Nacho Duato’s “Rust,” a its national grants program, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

12 • www.catskillregionguide.com October 2015 • GUIDE 13 Left: The Chase Brock Experience, photo by Rosalie O’Connor. Right: Brian Brooks Moving Company, photo by Erin Baiano and Dancers Responding to AIDS help ensure that those who Catskills as the generosity of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS need help the most receive lifesaving medication and health care, extended to our upstate community. nutritious meals, counseling and emergency financial assistance. “Hudson Valley Dance Festival is a truly spectacular evening As a result of the success of last year’s Hudson Valley Dance of dance benefiting a terrific cause I have long supported as a vol- Festival, Broadway Cares and Dancers Responding to AIDS were unteer and donor,” Whitley said. “At the height of the fall color able to provide a $7,500 grant to The Community Hospice Wish change, this is an amazing way to spend your Columbus Day Fund. The Wish Fund is a special program answering the emer- Weekend. The festival is just two hours north of New York City at gency needs and dreams of patients at the end of life’s journey. an amazing setting along the Hudson River, with Olana across the The Wish Fund provides fuel assistance, housing needs, clothing, way and the Catskill Mountains smiling from the other side.” help with utility bills and other requests that take the stress off After the performance, a special VIP reception with the dancers hospice patients and families in need. To learn more about the will be held at the newly renovated Catskill Mill on Main Street. work of The Community Hospice, visit www.communityhospice. The Catskill Mill occupies a collection of once-shuttered 19th cen- org or call 518 943 5402. tury brick factory buildings. They have now been transformed into Robin Smith, who has attended Hudson Valley Dance a vibrant haven for craftspeople working with wood, clay, leather, Festival and is also a Community Hospice volunteer and co-chair metal and natural fibers to create and share their crafts with the of the annual Hospice Gala (coming up on October 24) praised local community all under one roof. It provides a unique space for the additional commitment to the Wish Fund, “It was through mingling with like-minded supporters and the evening’s artists.. the efforts of a Catskill resident involved in Hudson Valley Dance Tickets for the festival can be purchased at www.dradance.org, Festival that Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS heard about the by calling 212 840 0770, ext. 229 or by visiting Snap Fitness or Hospice Wish Fund,” Smith said. “It’s great how our local groups Body Be Well Pilates on Main Street in Catskill. VIP tickets cost support each other.” $250 and include pre-performance cocktails, the performance and Greene County residents Duke Dang, Charles Rosen and the VIP reception with the artists. Orchestra tickets cost $100 for Todd Whitley were instrumental in bringing Dancers Responding pre-performance cocktails and the performance. Rear orchestra to AIDS to Hudson Valley as a way to add to the cultural vitality tickets cost $40 for the performance only. For sponsorship oppor- of the area while making a difference for those in need. Commu- tunities e-mail Sarah Cardillo at [email protected]. nity Hospice volunteer Nancy Ursprung, a founding member of the group that became The Community Hospice of Columbia/ Hudson Valley Dance Festival is sponsored by The New York Times, Greene, told Dang and Rosen about the Wish Fund. Through United Airlines, City National Bank and Catskill Mountain Foun- their combined efforts, New York City came a little closer to the dation.

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October 2015 • GUIDE 15 A Patient-Centered Pharmacy Wellness Rx and Natural Products Center annersville, the little hamlet on the Mountain Top, has done to the coldness of the chain parmacies, where you are treated as a T it again. Not only has it brought a pharmacy back to town, it customer and not as a patient. We have to start thinking about a has created the most beautiful pharmacy in America. House in the new way to provide healthcare in our country. historic Astor House at 5980 Main Street, with its Victorian charm, The staff at Wellness Rx is committed to serving the Moun- this unique gem is a traditional pharmacy that accepts all insur- tain Top community and meeting their needs. ances, compounds prescriptions, and provides immunizations. If you have not had the opportunity to see this amazing new Wellness Rx is a unique pharmacy with a cross-section of Pharmacy it is worth the trip. Come see Wellness Rx, on Main natural healthcare products. It has clinical rooms and areas for Street in the heart of the fast-changing town of Tannersville. community lectures and activities. it also serves as a training cen- Wellness Rx is located at 5980 Main Street in the village of ter for Pharmacy students. Tannersville. It is open six days a week, Monday through Friday For owner and Pharmacy Manager Ed Ullmann, “help- from 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. It is closed ing people and gaining trust is the heart of being a parmacist. on Sunday. Please help support this local business by calling us The beauty of patient-centered care is that we are all different. at 518 589 9500 to transfer your prescriptions today. For more Healthcare and healing are personal. It is time for an alternative information, visit www.wellnessrxllc.com.

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FRESH FROM THE CATSKILLS Harvest Festivities & U-Picks By Heather Magnan

eaves are changing rapidly and the days are getting shorter. find fresh-picked apples, cider, homegrown and local fruits and L Fall is here and it’s the most beautiful time of year in the vegetables, delicious homemade pies, and lots of special goodies Catskills! As one of the top foliage destinations in the Northeast, like apple cider donuts, homemade fudge, homemade prepared the Catskill Mountains boast a wide variety of activities for the foods and apple sauce, fresh-ground nut butters, jams and jellies, season. It’s only a matter of time before the snow begins to fly, so maple syrup, honey, and more. According to their website, www. now is the time to get out and see what is going on! The region is soonsorchards.com, “You’ll also find a wonderful fall afternoon full of orchards, apple picking, pumpkin patches, cider mills and outing with apple picking and pumpkin picking, and hay wagon corn mazes the entire family can enjoy. rides to our pumpkin patch. Warm up with some mulled hot So what’s the buzz about apples? This year apples are once cider during the winter months while ordering up a gourmet fruit again in abundance and tree branches are swaying with the weight basket or gift pack of apples for your out-of-town friends.” of their fruit. Apples are packed with Vitamin C and A, antioxi- If kid’s activities are what your family is searching for, Hurd’s dant phytonutrients, boron, iron, and potassium. If you have ac- Family Farm in Modena, NY highlights its abundant activities cess to storage it’s a perfect time to stock up on this healthy fruit. for children. “Agritainment,” as defined on their website, “are the If not, try incorporating some new recipes into the mix and enjoy many outdoor activities that farmers create for kids and families the seasonal produce fresh from a local farm. Other produce to to enjoy while they are spending time on the farm.” New this stock up on this season are root vegetables, squashes and corn. year at the Hurd’s Family Farm is the Big Apple Bounce air pillow Since originating in 1910, Soons Orchard in New Hampton, where kids can jump with a beautiful view of the mountains. NY has been a staple in u-pick and fruit harvesting. With 30 acres Young budding prospectors will love the Gem Mining, which is and 50+ apple varieties and 20 varieties of peaches and nectar- conveniently located near the Rubber Duck Derby and entrance ines, there is something for everyone. At Soons Orchards, you’ll to two of the farms nature trails. A hayride will show you around

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October 2015 • GUIDE 19 the 120-acre apple orchard, and for fun the train zig zags around some of the farms apple trees and pumpkin patches. Visit their website at www.hurdsfami- lyfarm.com for more information and special events. The Apple Bin Farm Market in Ulster Park, NY is another great option for a fun harvest-themed day. From fresh picked apples to cider donuts, Apple Bin Farm Market has everything necessary for a picturesque fall day. Can’t get there this season? They are open through December and even offer Christmas Trees! This is truly a one stop shop for all your seasonal needs. Visit www.theapplebinfarmmarket. com for more information. Another great event which features multiple local producers is Taste of the Catskills in Delhi, NY held on October 10 and 11. There will be a variety of food, beverage and craft vendors as well as live entertainment, kids’ activities, Farm Olympics, educational demonstrations, and farm animals. Last year at the event Pure Catskills unveiled its new logo. This year Pure Catskills will again have a tent filled with members showcasing their products derived in the Catskills. Stop by, say hi and grab a commemorative keep- sake, we may just have another unveiling in the works! No matter what activity you are looking for, the Catskills has you covered! With such great variety in what is being offered there is sure to be something for everyone this season. For a complete list of u-picks and events in the Catskills, visit www.purecatskills.com.

Pure Catskills Buy Local campaign is an economic initiative of the Watershed Agricultural Council. The Watershed Ag- ricultural Council is a 501(c)3 non-profit funded by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Forest Service, and other fed- eral, foundation, and private sources. The Watershed Agricultural Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

20 • www.catskillregionguide.com Pumpkin Waffles with Warm Cinnamon Apples Recipe and photo by Cheryl Paff

For the Waffles 2 eggs 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup canola oil 1 Tbsp baking powder 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin or butternut squash (Maple Shade Farm) 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1 Tbsp maple syrup (Bearkill Road Maple Products) 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 1/4 cup water 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp ground cloves Beat the eggs, oil and sugar together. Blend in the pumpkin, maple syrup, water and vanilla. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the flour and mix until just combined. Don’t overwork it. Pour the batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook until crisp on the outside. For the Apples 4 small apples – peeled, cored and sliced thinly (Hurd’s Family 1/4 tsp cinnamon Farm, Soons Orchard, Apple Bin Farm Market) 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 2 Tbsp butter (Cowbella Creamery) 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (Buck Hill Farm) Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the apple slices, toss to coat them with the butter and cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes, turning them occasionally. Sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg over the apples and toss to coat. Stir in the maple syrup and continue to cook for another minute. Serve each waffle with a spoonful of the apples over the top.

October 2015 • GUIDE 21 THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN THE CATSKILLS By Jeff Senterman

hope you are enjoying the fall foliage of the Catskills and I visitors discover more about the Catskills. Please show your sup- I hope you are able to take part in at least one of the many great port by spreading the word that there will be a fun for the whole events during the annual Catskills Lark in the Park celebration! family campfire at the CIC and register yourself, your quests and In addition to celebrations and fall festivals, October brings your family by visiting www.catskillinterpretivecenter.org and cool temperatures and the peak leaf colors for the area. October clicking on the CIC Events page. is also a great time to get outside and enjoy the region. Crowds are thin and the cooler temperatures and generally good weather make it the perfect time to turn the hike, biking trip or any other Catskills adventure you had been planning into a reality!

2015 Catskills Lark in the Park! The 12th Annual Lark in the Park will offer exciting hiking, pad- dling, cycling, fishing, nature walks and lectures as well as cultural and educational events throughout the entire Catskill Region. From Saturday, October 3 through Monday, October 12, you can enjoy dozens of outdoor activities during the 10-day Lark celebra- tion, sponsored by the Catskill Center, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, Catskill Mountain Club and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The Catskills Lark in the Park was originally celebrated in 2004 when the NYS Department of Environmental Conserva- tion (NYSDEC) called on regional groups to help them mark the 100th anniversary of the Catskill Park’s founding. The NYSDEC is again a key supporter of this important anniversary. The growing schedule of activities is available online at www. catskillslark.org. Practice Your Skills at Kenco Family Archery Night Support the Catskill Interpretive Center On October 21 from 6 to 8 pm, Kenco invites you to bring the and Enjoy a Campfire! entire family to their Family Archery Night. This event is primar- The Catskill Interpretive Center (CIC) is invites you to an old ily to give youngsters their first taste in the sport of archery. Bows, time mountain campfire. As the days begin to noticeably shorten arrows, and instruction will be provided by knowledgeable Kenco and the evenings begin to chill, gathering around a campfire with staff. The event will take place in Kenco’s new interactive archery hot cider, s’mores and marshmallows to roast while singing camp- center and everyone welcome. Reservations are highly recom- fire songs and laughing at silly jokes and skits will surely warm mended. Kenco is located at 1000 Hurley Mtn Road in Kingston the heart. That is what the CIC is planning for the evening of and you can reach them at 845 338 5021 or on the web at www. Saturday, October 10 from 6 to 8 pm. (Rain date is October 17). kencooutfitters.com The Interpretive Center will be open late and is a family-friendly event so plan on bringing the kids. Work Continues at Kaaterskill Falls The Catskill Interpretive Center is a partnership with NYS While projects are underway to enhance public safety and provide Department of Environmental Conservation, the Catskill Center additional access to the popular Kaaterskill Falls area, access to the and several other Catskill non-profits. The DEC does not provide area is restricted 2015 hiking season. It is best to avoid this area any funding for the operation of the CIC. Operating funds must for now and visit in 2016 when the improvement projects have be raised from supporters like you. That is why this event has a been completed. Access to the falls will only be allowed from the modest charge of $15 per person and $35 for a family. All pro- Kaaterskill Falls trailhead located on NY Route 23A. The New ceeds will go to the operation of the Center. York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) It is the goal of the CIC to provide events and activities that has prohibited public access past the wooden fences at the base of are representative of natural, cultural, historic, community, and the falls. The Laurel House Road parking area near the top of the agricultural resources that are available in the Catskills and to help falls is closed and visitors have no access to the top of Kaaterskill

22 • www.catskillregionguide.com Falls from the parking area for the remainder of the hiking season. oped a vocabulary of flatness and abstraction which co-exists with Individuals found in construction areas will be ticketed by law the depiction of a perceived, representational space. enforcement personnel. For more information, call 845 586 2611, e-mail kpalm@ While the improvements are being made, visitors should catskillcenter.org, or visit www.catskillcenter.org. avoid the falls area. The Catskill Center and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference have created a short guide to alterna- Catskill Park Awareness Day: tive hikes, waterfalls, swimming holes and more for visitors to Help Support the Catskills! enjoy throughout the Catskills. You can view that guide at www. Organized by the Catskill Park Coalition, the 2016 Catskill Park catskillcenter.org/news/2015/7/10/kaaterskill-falls-alternatives. Awareness Day will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Al- bany. This day is an opportunity for supporters of the Catskills to Upcoming Catskill 3500 Club Workshops have their voice heard in Albany and to make a difference in the The Catskill 3500 Club is offering workshops this fall. They are support and funding that the Park receives. For more informa- a great opportunity to sharpen your outdoor skills! On Saturday, tion visit www.catskillparkawarenessday.splashthat.com or call the October 31, 2015, the Land Navigation Class (Map & Compass Catskill Center at 845 586 2611. part 3) is being offered. Students must have previous map and compass class or experience in the field to participate and you will The Catskill Conservation Corps need to bring your own hiking or orienteering compass and be The Catskill Conservation Corps (CCC) offers the easiest way familiar with how to use it. You can contact the leaders for addi- for the public to volunteer on a multitude of stewardship projects tional details and to register before October 30. To register, e-mail throughout the Catskills. The CCC’s goal is to provide quality [email protected] (preferred) or call 845 926 2182. volunteer opportunities to the public on projects that protect It’s never too early to start getting ready for winter and on natural resources and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities in Saturday, December 5, 2015 a Winter Preparation Class will be the Catskills. Managed by the New York-New Jersey Trail Confer- held. While the Catskills are sometimes seen as ‘easy’ peaks, they ence, the CCC recruits and supervises volunteers to perform can present formidable challenges to the winter hiker. Tom and various stewardship tasks in conjunction with New York State’s Laurie Rankin have climbed all of the Catskill 3500 peaks at least efforts in the Catskills and the Catskill Park. To learn more about twice in winter, as well as all the 4000’+ peaks in the northeast. the Catskill Conservation Corps, find events and volunteer in the They will share their winter mountaineering skills, learned over Catskills, please visit www.catskillconservationcorps.org. many years, during an early evening indoor presentation. Please contact hike leaders for additional details and to register between Trail and Park Information November 28 and December 4. The presentation will run from Conditions can change quickly in the Catskills and on the trails. 6:30 to 8:30 pm and attendees must pre-register: to register, e- For more detailed information on the condition and status of mail [email protected] (preferred) or call 845 926 2182. trails and trailheads in the Catskills, the Trail Conference offers a page on their website with regularly updated conditions: www. Painting the Catskills Exhibit at the Erpf Gallery nynjtc.org/content/catskill-trails-updates. until October 16 Be sure to visit the Catskill Interpretive Center during your Painting the Catskills will be on display at the Erpf Gallery visit to the Catskills! The Center is now open seven days a week through October 16, 2015, and will feature the Catskill landscape from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. While there you can explore the inter- paintings of husband and wife painters Michael Herstand and pretive exhibits, gather information, and speak with knowledge- Kamilla Talbot. able staff about the recreational opportunities that are so abundant Michael Herstand’s direct observation of nature is the force in the Catskills. You can also visit www.catskillinterpretivecenter. that drives his work. Foremost it is shape that interests him—the org or call 845 688 3369 for more information. The Interpretive shapes of rocks, or an expanse of sky as it interlocks with the Center is located at 5096 Route 28 in Mount Tremper, NY. horizon. The process of transferring those shapes and forms to the proportion of the canvas elevates the design, or composition, to Jeff Senterman is currently the Executive Director of the Catskill Cen- an important role. This two-dimensional “surface geometry” also ter, a volunteer leader with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference projects into the perceived space of the canvas to create form. All and a member of the Board of Directors for the American Hiking Soci- the while he feels the rhythm, changing light and movement in ety. He was formerly the Trail Conference’s Catskills staff representative, the landscape. and was an Assistant Forest Ranger for the DEC in Greene County. He Kamilla Talbot’s paintings explore painterly invention and graduated with a degree in Environmental Science from Lyndon State particularity of place. Painting intuitively constructed landscapes, College and worked for several years in the Environmental Planning she searches for a metaphoric, poetic presence, rather than a literal field throughout New England. To learn more about the work that the representation of nature. In Ms. Talbot’s paintings, she has devel- Catskill Center does in the Catskills, visit www.catskillcenter.org.

October 2015 • GUIDE 23 24 • www.catskillregionguide.com Visit Fleischmanns Any Time of the Year!

estled in a valley of the Catskill Park, Fleis- N chmanns is the first village in Delaware county one comes to when traveling west on Route 28. Whether traveling west or east, the views of the sur- rounding mountains and valleys are spectacular. Hiking trails and scenic views abound. Once the summer home of magnate Julius Fleischmanns, namesake and founder of Fleischmanns Yeast, this beautiful village was deeded by a large land grant from the Fleischmanns family. Newly restored af- ter Hurricane Irene, Fleischmanns Park boasts a state of the art ADA compliant playground, newly resurfaced tennis courts, and a soccer field. Across the street is the Fleischmanns Community Garden, now in its third year, which includes the Fleischmanns Pumpkin Patch from which our Pumpkin Festival will embark and a newly planted Apple Orchard. Our Bed and Breakfasts, rank by TripAdvisor among the top 20 places to stay in the Catskills, are housed in beautiful Victorian buildings. In the heart of the Village is the Skene Memorial Library, two Mexican restaurants, a supermarket, stores and galleries ripe for browsing. Whether leaf peeping, hiking or skiing, you’ll want to visit us and discover all that Fleischmanns has to of- fer you. For more information, visit www.fleischmannsny. com.

October 2015 • GUIDE 25 HIKING FOR DOGS By Peeka Mouse

Peeka at Frick Pond. All photos by Heather Rolland

know my name is Mouse, but I am a dog, and that makes any problems, because nothing wrecks a great hike faster than a I me an expert on this subject! Mom named me Peeka Mouse, negative experience—for us, for our owners, and for other people not Peekamoose (like the mountain) because I’m the littlest one trying to enjoy their day. in our pack. I live with four other dogs and at 51 pounds, I’m the peanut. My brother Hawkitt (don’t worry, we’re not ALL named Some Things to Keep in Mind after mountains!) is a mountain of a dog at 90+ pounds. We hike every single day here in the western Catskills on our own prop- • Not all people like dogs. I know, that’s pretty shocking. Muddy erty and neighboring public lands. We also hike the trails of the paws and shaking pond water all over the place, and poop on the Catskill Forest Preserve, and that’s what I wanted to bark about trail, and loud barking or worse … I can understand not liking with you. any of that. In some places—including some parts of the Adirondacks— dogs are not allowed at all! And in many places, including some • Some people are really scared of dogs. That’s pretty normal too, areas in the Catskills, dogs must be leashed. But the vast majority if you think about it for a minute: we’re carnivorous predators of the Catskills trails and forests are wonderfully welcoming to with big, strong jaws and claws. Add in a bad experience and dogs and our owners. We can go off leash, and hike and swim you can understand how some people really have trouble being and have fantastic adventures out in nature. But we need to teach near dogs at all. But even the sweetest and gentlest pup is scary to our owners how to keep us safe and prevent us from creating someone who isn’t used to dogs or just plain has a phobia.

26 • www.catskillregionguide.com • People don’t go hiking in the Catskills (or fishing or picnicking or whatever) to interact with pet dogs. My job, as a hikerdog, is to leave people alone so they can have their experience of hiking unmediated by me or my packmates. If we meet a stranger in the woods who loves dogs and wants to make out with Hawk, that’s fabulous (and a little weird). But we need to let strangers make that decision for themselves.

Getting Started In order to become a great hikerdog, I had to learn a lot of new skills. I found out that it isn’t just plain walking, and it isn’t always easy. But with practice, it gets easier and more fun! Ask your hu- man to start out slowly with you. Sidewalks in town and rail trails can give you practice walking on a leash, and greeting strangers and strangerdogs appropriately. You will also start building your muscles up, getting your stamina, and toughening up your paws. Then you can try some easy trails that have some uphill in them, so you can also increase your strength. Last of all, once you are strong, well-behaved, and ready, you can try hard trails that have lots of ledges to leap on. That stuff is fun, but so hard. I sleep all the way home after a hike like that. My owner also had to learn stuff: how to keep me safe, how to follow all the rules in the preserve, and how to make sure I’m not annoying anyone. Mom didn’t always do a great job—my brother is a pretty annoying gooberhead—but you can learn from our family’s mistakes. Here’s my list of what you’ll need to know Mica modeling her warm winter jacket on Slide Mountain. to become an expert Catskills hikerdog: rabies vaccine to enter the campground, and some fabulous trails Never are accessed through campgrounds … so make sure you’re ready! • Never leave a bag of poop in the parking lot. There is no poop fairy in the Catskills. If your pup poops, bagging it is a great Sometimes practice. But—now that you’ve bagged it, you need to dispose of • Sometimes it’s ok to go off leash. If you can come when you’re it properly. Leaving it anywhere other than a proper poop disposal called every single time, no matter how busy you are, and you can place is really yucky (and littering). do a perfect “leave it” when you have something scrumptious in your mouth, and you understand that if mom or dad yells “no” • Never chase deer. That will get your owner into super big you must freeze and await further instructions … you passed the trouble. Leave all those locals alone! Some of them are really big “off leash” test. (like the black bears—YIKES!) and some of them smell awesome (Foxes! Bunnies! Chipmunks!), but you have to leave them alone • Your humans need to know the rules. You must be on a leash if or you might end up with prickles in your face and a big vet bill. you are in a campground (and there is some superb hiking near a couple of campgrounds so you could find yourself there even • Never eat stuff unless your mom or dad says it’s OK. If you find if you don’t plan to camp out). But that’s OK—leashes are cool. something delicious in the woods, chances are good you are not Walk nicely with your owner and don’t pull—that makes humans allowed to eat it. Some stuff will make you sick, some stuff will tempted to let you off the leash, and that could get you both in give you such awful gas in the car on the way home that your trouble. owner will gag and open all the windows even in January! And some stuff could kill you. So no joking around: don’t eat stuff you • Sometimes it’s OK to eat when you’re hiking, but your human find in the woods. should double check with your vet about feeding you when you are on the trail. Some dogs can get bloat, which can be fatal, and • Never go out naked! Wear your collar with your identification eating when engaged in heavy exercise can contribute to bloat. on it. Make sure your rabies shot is up to date, and make sure Mom always gives us treats, but not a meal, when we’re doing a your tag is readable. You will need to show proof of a current long hike. On a short hike we just get water.

October 2015 • GUIDE 27 • Sometimes you might not be in the right mood or feel up to weather and ice and crusted snow. Paw boots can help, if your hiking a big hike. Even if you are rarin’ to go most days, you pup will wear them. might have an off day. Too hot, too humid, too cold, too snowy or icy … just like humans, dogs can have off days too. If we’re You can buy fancy gear for hikerdogs—boots, jackets, and packs, sitting down or lying down a lot, panting extra hard, or just not etc.—but you don’t need to. Just a sturdy leash, a big water bottle, into it (once my sister turned around and started heading back to and a ton of training is all you need to have fun as a hikerdog the car! Mom figured out pretty quickly that it was not the day to in the Catskills. When we meet strangers in the woods, people hike a big hike!), then our humans need to end the hike and take always tell Mom “you are so well-behaved!” and Mom always us somewhere more comfortable. answers “that’s how it should be!” I try hard, and my mom works really hard to make sure we are “unobtrusive.” That’s a big word • Sometimes it’s OK to bark on a hike, but mostly, it’s uncool. for a little Mouse, but I am learning about it, hike by hike! Bark if there’s an important message your human needs to know (for example, if there’s a bear or porcupine nearby). Do not bark See you on the trails! at other hikers or other hikerdogs. If you have trouble keeping quiet when you see strangers, ask your human to teach you to be Peeka Mouse is a member of the Woof Pack–a group of rescued calm and quiet. Trust me, strangers do not like being barked at all Belgian and Dutch shepherds owned by Heather Rolland. Peeka of a sudden when they are hiking on the trail. and two of her siblings were found on a roadside outside Albany last winter: malnourished, ill, and terrified. She has become an excellent • Sometimes, for some dogs, hiking is not fun. If you are accus- hikerdog, working her way through the Catskill 35 and beyond. Like tomed to dog parks and suburban neighborhoods, the woods can Peeka’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/peekamouse to hear about seem pretty scary. I admit it: I used to bark at tree stumps and I her latest adventures. was scared of rocks! Your owner needs to help you get comfort- able and confident in the woods slowly and gently. If being in Left to right: Lily, Iske, Cinder and Hawkitt at Lake Onteora. the woods stresses you out, your owner needs to understand that (Don’t worry, Mom cleaned the picnic table after the photo session!) and head back to the dog park. Not every dog needs to become a hikerdog!

Always • Listen to and obey your humans. That’s the rule in the Catskills, and it’s the only way to be safe, to keep the local wildlife safe, and to be welcomed back. Your human has to pay attention to you and guide you about how to behave, and you have to listen. It’s really not that hard—even my doofus brother can do it.

• Always leave people alone who are eating. Begging is totally un- cool. Eating unfamiliar food can give you a belly ache, and if you Some great beginner hikes have a long drive home, that could be very uncomfortable! for novice doghikers: • Always be ready to stop your hike if things start to go sideways. Rochester Hollow A change in weather, or even a minor injury, can mean that it’s Kelly Hollow not fun anymore. And a pup that is exhausted, stressed, or hurt, is Andes Rail Trail out of sorts and could easily behave in unexpected ways. If I had a Catskill Scenic Trail Milkbone for all the times I heard an owner say “I don’t under- Frick Pond Loop stand, little Fluffy never snaps like that!” I’d be a chubby puppy! Trout Pond-Mud Pond Loop Lake Onteora trails (Mom prefers the blue trail) • Humans, don’t forget that dogs can overheat and get all the The Neversink Hardenburgh Trail same heat-related ailments that you can. Be sure you carry enough water for yourself and your canine companions, and stop to rest Some harder trails for seasoned doghikers: frequently. If you dog is seeking shade, panting excessively, lying Ashokan High Point down at every opportunity, etc. … cut your hike short. Panther Mountain from Fox Hollow Pakatakan Mountain and the Dry Brook Ridge Trail • Same goes for cold weather: I have scars on my feet from The Finger Lakes Trail (traverses the southwestern part of the frostbite. Humans, you need to be careful of tender paws in cold Catskill Park and offers many trailheads and section hike options)

28 • www.catskillregionguide.com Lofts on Main Two unfurnished apartments for rent Located at the foot of Belleayre Mountain

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For appointments, call Rita Adami, property manager @ (845) 254-5229 or e-mail [email protected] October 2015 • GUIDE 29 The Catskill Mountain Foundation presents

And His Lamp

National Marionette Theatre Saturday, October 24, 2015 @ 3:30 pm Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main Street, Hunter

Scan this QR code to Tickets Purchased Ahead: $10; $7 students purchase your tickets (Prices valid until 5 hours prior to the performance) TODAY! Tickets Purchased At Door: $12; $7 students Reservations/More Info: 518 263 2063 or visit www.catskillmtn.org

30 • www.catskillregionguide.com OCTOBER AT THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION

Scottish Singer Julie Fowlis Gallim Dance “In Process” October 10 October 24 Paintings by Vicki Thompson Opens October 24

WHERE THE PERFORMING ARTS, FINE ARTS, CRAFTS, MOVIES, BOOKS, AND GOOD FRIENDS MEET MOUNTAIN CINEMA At the Doctorow Center for the Arts • 7971 Main Street, Hunter October Schedule for Screen Two, the only place on the Mountain Top to see the best Foreign and Independent Films

CARTEL LAND (RATED R, 98 MINUTES) PAUL TAYLOR: CREATIVE DOMAIN DIRECTED BY MATTHEW HEINEMAN (UNRATED, 86 MINUTES) With unprecedented access, Cartel Land is a riveting, on- DIRECTED BY KATE GEISS the-ground look at the journeys of two modern-day vigilan- Paul Taylor is one of the dance world’s most elusive and te groups and their shared enemy: the murderous Mexican respected choreographers. For over 50 years he has only drug cartels. In the Mexican state of Michoacán, a small- given glimpses into his creative process, this film is an un- town physician known as “El Doctor” leads a citizen uprising precedented exploration of how Mr. Taylor creates a single against the violent Knights Templar drug cartel. Meanwhile, dance. The dominant voice is Paul’s, between the guarded in Arizona, Tim “Nailer” Foley, an American veteran, heads and unguarded moments we see him with new eyes and a small paramilitary group called Arizona Border Recon, new understanding. 10/9-10/11. Friday 7:15 & 9:15; Saturday whose goal is to stop Mexico’s drug wars from seeping 4:15, 7:15 & 9:15; Sunday 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 across our border. Filmmaker Matthew Heineman embeds himself in the heart of darkness as Nailer, El Doctor, and “We’re shown what the camera has seldom been able to the cartel each vie to bring their own brand of justice to a record: a great choreographer at work on a new piece … ” society where institutions have failed. 10/2-10/4. Friday 7:15 —Alastair MacCaulay, The New York Times & 9:15; Saturday 4:15, 7:15 & 9:15; Sunday 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15

“One of the year’s most important documentaries.” —Vulture

October 2015 • GUIDE 31 BEST OF ENEMIES In his crosshairs is charismatic and wealthy kingpin, Gatean (UNRATED, 87 MINUTES) “Tany” Zampa, who runs the largest underground heroin DIRECTED BY ROBERT GORDON trade into the United States. Though the fearless and tena- cious Michel will stop at nothing to ensure the crime ring’s & MORGAN NEVILLE demise, Zampa always seems one step ahead. In French In the summer of 1968, ABC hired two with English subtitles. 10/30-11/1. Friday 7:15 & 9:45; Satur- towering public intellectuals to debate day 4:15, 7:15 & 9:45; Sunday 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 each other during the Democratic and Republican national conventions. “The film is engaging, propulsive, cut with rare brio, William F. Buckley Jr. was a leader of chockablock with consummate tough-guy business.” the new conservative movement. Gore Vidal was a leftist —Alan Scherstuhl, Village Voice novelist and polemicist. Armed with deep-seated distrust and enmity, Vidal and Buckley believed each other’s politi- cal ideologies were dangerous for America. Like rounds PHOENIX in a heavyweight battle, they pummeled out policy and (RATED PG-13, 99 MINUTES) personal insult—their explosive exchanges devolving into DIRECTED BY vitriolic name-calling. Live and unscripted, they kept view- CHRISTIAN PETZOLD ers riveted. 10/16-10/18. Friday 7:15 & 9:15; Saturday 4:15, Berlin, 1945: Nelly, an ex-nightclub 7:15 & 9:15; Sunday 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 singer, has survived a concentration camp. But she is scarred, her face “The on-camera clashes between William F. Buckley Jr. and disfigured by a bullet wound. After Gore Vidal are vividly and entertainingly recounted in this undergoing reconstructive surgery, fascinating documentary.” Nelly emerges with a new face, one different enough that —Joe Leydon, Variety her former husband doesn’t recognize her. Rather than re- veal herself, Nelly walks into a dangerous game of duplicity BOULEVARD and disguise as she tries to figure out if the man she loves (RATED R, 88 MINUTES) may have been the one who betrayed her to the Nazis. In DIRECTED BY DITO MONTIEL German with English subtitles. 11/6-11/8. Friday 7:15 & 9:15; Starring the remarkable Robin Wil- Saturday 4:15, 7:15 & 9:15; Sunday 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 liams in his final dramatic performance, Boulevard centers on a married but “An ingeniously plotted and rather heartbreaking movie …” closeted 60-year-old bank officer, No- —A.A. Dowd, A.V. Club lan (Williams), whose spontaneous turn down an unknown street upends his EXPERIMENTER monotonous life and marriage. After forming an unusual (RATED R, 90 MINUTES) friendship with a young, charismatic hustler, Nolan finds DIRECTED BY himself on a journey of self-discovery that forces him to MICHAEL ALMEREYDA confront lifelong secrets he has kept from his wife, and even In 1961, Stanley Milgram (Peter himself. 10/23-10/25. Friday 7:15 & 9:15; Saturday 4:15, 7:15 & Sarsgaard) designed a psychology 9:15; Sunday 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 experiment that remains relevant to this day, in which people think they’re “As Robin Williams’ final film, it tolls a wonderful bell for the delivering painful electric shocks to legacy of a distinguished career.” an affable stranger strapped into a chair in another room. —Rex Reed, New York Observer Disregarding his pleas for mercy, the majority of subjects do not stop the experiment, administering what they think are THE CONNECTION near-fatal electric shocks, simply because they’ve been told (RATED R, 135 MINUTES) to. Milgram’s exploration of authority and conformity strikes DIRECTED BY CÉDRIC JIMENEZ a nerve in popular culture and the scientific community. Inspired by true events, The Connection 11/13-11/15. Friday 7:15 & 9:15; Saturday 4:15, 7:15 & 9:15; tells the story of real-life Marseille mag- Sunday 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 istrate Pierre Michel (Academy Award® winner Jean Dujardin, The Artist) and “… a heady brew of theories about the essence of human his relentless crusade to dismantle the nature, and a Peter Sarsgaard performance that catches most notorious drug smuggling opera- Milgram in all his seductive, megalomaniacal brilliance. ” tion in history: the French Connection. —Scott Foundas, Variety

32 • www.catskillregionguide.com MOUNTAIN CINEMA

DOCTOROW CENTER ORPHEUM FILM & PERFORMING FOR THE ARTS ARTS CENTER 7971 Main Street 6050 Main Street Village of Hunter Village of Tannersville

We show the best Hollywood films available each week Below are the confirmed films that we will show during the month of October. For the most up-to-date schedule, call 518 263 4702 or visit www.catskillmtn.org. While there, sign up for our e-mail updates so you can get the newest schedule delivered to your e-mail box each week! Ticket Prices (Screens 2 & 3, and the Orpheum): $9 / $7 seniors & children under 11 3D Ticket Prices (Screen 1): $11/ $9 seniors & children under 11

DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS OTHER FILMS WE MAY SHOW 7950 Main Street, Village of Hunter BLACK MASS (RATED R, 122 MINUTES) A WALK IN THE WOODS (RATED R, 104 MINUTES) EVEREST (RATED PG-13, 121 MINUTES) After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his GRANDMA (RATED R, 79 MINUTES) homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. 10/2-10/4. Friday 7:30 & 9:30; Saturday 4:30, 7:30 & THE INTERN (RATED PG-13, 121 MINUTES) 9:30; Sunday 2:30, 5:00 & 7:30 ORPHEUM FILM & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LEARNING TO DRIVE (RATED R, 90 MINUTES) 6050 Main Street, Village of Tannersville THE MARTIAN (RATED PG-13, 130 MINUTES) THE END OF THE TOUR (RATED R, 106 MINUTES) MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS DIRECTED BY JAMES PONSOLDT (RATED PG-13, 131 MINUTES) The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster PAN (RATED PG) Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, Infinite Jest. 10/2-10/4. Friday 7:30 & 9:30; Saturday 4:00, 7:00 & 9:15; THE VISIT (RATED PG-13, 94 MINUTES) Sunday 7:30 THE WALK (RATED PG, 123 MINUTES)

October 2015 • GUIDE 33 HOMEFESTIVAL DANCE OF THEORPHEUM

Schoen Movement Company, 4/24/15

Keigwin + Company, Gallim Dance, 10/24/15 American Dream, 4/11/15 6/6/15 The Nutcracker, 12/12/15 & 12/13/15

Photo by Yelena Yeva

EACH YEAR, THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION: • presents and hosts more than 20 performances and lectures at our two performance spaces. • shows more than 100 films on our four screens. • runs free or subsidized arts programs for hundreds of local students. • runs a dozen studio arts programs, with students from around the U.S. • hosts arts residencies bringing many artists to our community for extended stays. • offers works of over 40 regional artists in its gallery, along with the largest selection of regional books in the area. • is the home of the Piano Performance Museum, a rare collection of playable pianos going back to the time of Mozart and Beethoven. • publishes the monthly Guide magazine, with a circulation of 7,000 each month, distributed throughout the Catskill Region and at New York State Thruway rest stops. www.catskillmtn.org • [email protected] • 518 263 2063 34 • www.catskillregionguide.com THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION’S KAATERSKILL FINE ARTS & CRAFTS GALLERY representing artists & artisans of the Northern Catskills is proud to present two exhibits THROUGH OCTOBER 11 OPENING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 AMERICAN MASQUERADE IN PROCESS Artists Unmasked The Art of Naomi Blum • Francia • Susan Hintz-Epstein David B. Hopkins • Karen Rhodes • George Saj Vicki Thompson Amy Silberkeit • Ilona Sochynsky • Elaine Warfield OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, October 24, 4-6 pm

Clockwise from top left: Mask by George Saj; mask painting by Ilona Sochynsky; mask by David Hopkins; “Woman,” by Naomi Blum

ART TALK SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1-3 PM Artist Susan Hintz-Epstein to talk about animal masks, totems & inspiration. Admission is free and the public is invited.

KAATERSKILL FINE ARTS & CRAFTS GALLERY / VILLAGE SQUARE LITERARY CENTER & BOOKSTORE 7950 MAIN STREET HUNTER NY 12442 HOURS: FRIDAY, SATURDAY & MONDAY 10 AM-4 PM; SUNDAY 10 AM-3 PM • 518-263-2060 • www.catskillmtn.org

October 2015 • GUIDE 35 The Catskill Mountain Foundation presents

Sharing ancient practices with new audiences Saturday, October 3, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center 6050 Main Street, Village of Tannersville T O F Daring feats of balance O J W U G Spine tingling E G contortionists L R E R S S

Tickets purchased ahead: $25; $20 seniors; $7 students Tickets purchased at the door: $30; $25 seniors; $7 students Tickets/More Info: 518 263 2063 or visit www.catskillmtn.org Scan this QR code for more information and to purchase tickets today!

36 • www.catskillregionguide.com COMING TO THE CORNER BOOKSTORE IN OCTOBER NEW LOCAL BOOK—MAKES GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT! Around Hunter By Dede Terns-Thorpe, Cyndi LaPierre 128 pages, 211 b&w images, softcover, Arcadia Publishing, $21.99 Book Talk/Signing Date in late October TBA

In the late 1700s, the land that was to become the town of Hunter was part of a vast land grant, the Hardenburgh Patent. The wildness and poor suitability of the area for agriculture de- layed settlement until the early 1800s. According to Beers’s History of Greene County (1884), the only settlers in the area were Tory refugees from Putnam County and people who fled New England in the wake of Shays’ Rebellion. Abundant hemlock trees and the physical beauty of the area brought people to Hunter in the first half of the 19th century. Jessie Van Vechten Ved- der, Greene County historian in 1927, wrote, “The scenic wealth of the Catskills lies within the borders of the Town of Hunter. It has been more richly endowed in this respect than any other town in Greene County.” Three cloves with their streams, ravines, and cliffs are located here, along with impressive vistas of the Hudson Valley.

AUTHOR BIOS: Town of Hunter historian Dede Terns-Thorpe and Mountain Top Historical Society (MTHS) president Cyndi LaPierre use vintage images from the MTHS archives and other sources to share the 200-year story of the area, highlighting the resourcefulness of local people earning a living in a wild and beautiful part of New York State.

LOCATED IN HUNTER VILLAGE SQUARE • 7950 MAIN ST/RTE. 23A • VILLAGE OF HUNTER 518 263 2050 • WWW.CATSKILLMTN.ORG HOURS: FRI. & SAT. 10AM-5PM; SUN. 10AM-3:30PM

October 2015 • GUIDE 37 The Catskill Mountain Foundation presents OCTOBER 2015 MOVIES & EVENTS AT A GLANCE K a r e n’s CINEMA 2 - FOREIGN & ORPHEUM - HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMS AT FILMS AT THE ORPHEUM Country Kitchen THE DOCTOROW PERFORMANCES Julie Fowlis CINEMAS 1 & 3 - GALLERY EVENTS Breakfast & Lunch HOLLYWOOD FILMS AT LITERARY EVENTS A Treasure Trove of Gaelic Song THE DOCTOROW Antiques • Collectibles • And More

Schedule subject to change: please call 518 263 4702 or visit STOP IN THURS.-MON. TO CHECK OUT our website for the most up-to-date schedule. While there, OUR DAILY SELECTION sign up for e-mail updates so you can get the newest schedule delivered to your e-mail box each week! New Menu Items Bagels (F) OCT 2 (ST) OCT 3 (SU) OCT 4 and CARTEL LAND ART TALK WITH CARTEL LAND 7:15 & 9:15 PM SUSAN HINTZ-EPSTEIN 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 PM Ice Cream Sundae Bar A WALK IN THE WOODS 1:00-3:00 PM A WALK IN THE WOODS 7:30 & 9:30 PM AUDITIONS FOR 2:30, 5:00 & 7:30 PM THE END OF THE TOUR THE NUTCRACKER THE END OF THE TOUR In Hunter Village Square 7:30 & 9:30 PM 2:00-4:00 PM 7:30 PM Main Street • Village of Hunter CARTEL LAND 4:15, 7:15 & 9:15 PM A WALK IN THE WOODS 4:30, 7:30 & 9:30 PM 518.653.5103 THE END OF THE TOUR www.karenscountrykitchenny.com 4:00, 7:00 & 9:15 PM GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS 7:30 PM CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION (F) OCT 9 (ST) OCT 10 (SU) OCT 11 PAUL TAYLOR: PAUL TAYLOR: PAUL TAYLOR: PIANO PERFORMANCE MUSEUM CREATIVE DOMAIN CREATIVE DOMAIN CREATIVE DOMAIN Featuring the Steven E. Greenstein Collection 7:15 & 9:15 PM 4:15, 7:15 & 9:15 PM 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 PM JULIE FOWLIS: A TREASURE TROVE OF GAELIC SONG 8:00 PM (F) OCT 16 (ST) OCT 17 (SU) OCT 18 BEST OF ENEMIES BEST OF ENEMIES BEST OF ENEMIES 7:15 & 9:15 PM 4:15, 7:15 & 9:15 PM 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 PM Rediscover this extraordinary collection and its new (F) OCT 23 (ST) OCT 24 (SU) OCT 25 positioning as a major venue for performance, BOULEVARD OPENING RECEPTION: BOULEVARD music education and historical insights. 7:15 & 9:15 PM IN PROCESS 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 PM 4:00-6:00 PM NATIONAL MARIONETTE THEATRE: ALADDIN 3:30 PM BOULEVARD 4:15, 7:15 & 9:15 PM GALLIM DANCE 7:30 PM (F) OCT 30 (ST) OCT 31 (SU) NOV 1 THE CONNECTION THE CONNECTION THE CONNECTION 7:15 & 9:45 PM 4:15, 7:15 & 9:45 PM 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 PM Route 23A, Main Street, Village of Hunter (F) NOV 6 (ST) NOV 7 (SU) NOV 8 518 821 3440 • www.catskillmtn.org PHOENIX PHOENIX PHOENIX Hours: Friday and Saturday, noon-4 pm & by appointment 7:15 & 9:15 PM 4:15, 7:15 & 9:15 PM 2:15, 4:45 & 7:15 PM The CMF Piano Museum is funded in part by the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation

38 • www.catskillregionguide.com The Catskill Mountain Foundation presents Julie Fowlis A Treasure Trove of Gaelic Song Photo by Michelle Fowlis

Saturday, October 10, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Doctorow Center for the Arts 7971 Main Street, Village of Hunter

Tickets purchased ahead: $25; $20 seniors; $7 students Tickets purchased at the door: $30; $25 seniors; $7 students Tickets/More Info:

518 263 2063 or visit www.catskillmtn.org Scan this QR code for more information and to purchase tickets! Tickets on! sale now GREAT REASONS TO VISIT THE MOUNTAINTOP IN 2015! THE CATSKILL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION Bringing the Community Together through the Arts

Clockwise, from top left: Berkshire Bach Ensemble; David Krakauer; Victoria Rinaldi and Justin Valentine; Four Nations Ensemble; Keigwin + Company; Schoen Movement Company; Anna Polonsky, photo by Scott Meivogel; National Dance Institute; Windham Chamber Music Festival, photo by Rob Shannon; David Krakauer WHERE THE PERFORMING ARTS, FINE ARTS, CRAFTS, MOVIES, BOOKS, AND GOOD FRIENDS MEET

CLASSICAL Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra: Mostly Mozart Berkshire Bach Ensemble: Featuring Mozartean Pianist, Anna Polonsky A Catskills Debut Robert Manno, Conductor Featuring World-Renowned Harpsichordist 11/28/2015 8:00 pm Kenneth Cooper @ the Doctorow Center for the Arts 6/13/2015 8:00 pm @ the Doctorow Center for the Arts “It was an evening of exciting musical joy and the standing ovation “So great was the rhythmic swing, pictorial effect and overall vitality at the end gave expression to it.” that listeners near the stage seemed in danger at times of having —John Paul Keeler, Columbia-Greene Media, reviewing the 2013 the music dance right into their laps.” concert by the Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra at the CMF —Berkshire Eagle

Manhattan in the Mountains: DANCE The Human Face of Klezmer “American Dream” Featuring Talented David Krakauer, Clarinet Student Dancers of American Dance Stars 7/25/2015 8:00 pm @ the Doctorow Center for the Arts Victoria Rinaldi and Valentina Kozlova “David Krakauer is such an overwhelmingly expressive clarinet- 4/11/2015 7:30 pm @ the Orpheum ist who moves so seamlessly between different genres that for a minute you’d almost think that there’s no appreciable difference Schoen Movement Company Showcase: between jazz, klezmer and formal classical music.” “Dancing ‘round the Hearth” —The Wall Street Journal, September 26, 2013 4/24/2015 1:00 pm @ the Orpheum

Manhattan in the Mountains: Keigwin + Company: Around the World in 80 Minutes Dance that Hits Your Pleasure Receptors 8/1/2015 8:00 pm @ the Doctorow Center for the Arts 6/6/2015 7:30 pm @ the Orpheum

Acis and Galatea: A Baroque Opera by Handel National Dance Institute Mountain Top The Inspiration for “The Little Mermaid” Summer Residency Performance Four Nations Ensemble “The Roots of American Dance” 9/6/2015 7:30 pm @ the Orpheum 7/18/2015 7:00 pm @ the Orpheum “From its first notes, the quieter sounds of the strings and fort- epiano were perfectly balanced, and dynamic changes were not Gallim Dance Company: less dramatic in the hands of these players. It was wonderful to hear such an ensemble.” Tough, Resilient, Eye-Catching Movement —Howard Vogel, The Woodstock Times, NY 10/24/2015 7:30 pm @ the Orpheum

The Nutcracker 12/12/2015 7:30 pm & 12/13/2015 2:00 pm @ the Orpheum More Info/Reservations: www.catskillmtn.org or 518 263 2063

40 • www.catskillregionguide.com Left to right: Name plate from the Graf Concert Fortepiano; Aladdin and his Lamp; OMNY Taiko Drummers; Golden Dragon Acrobats; Julie Fowlis, photo by Michelle Fowlis CONCERTS & CONVERSATIONS WORLD MUSIC, BLUES, LECTURES JAZZ & FOLK “Clara and Robert” Guy Davis with with Musicologist Dr. Jeffrey Langford Professor Louie and the Crowmatix and Guests & Pianist Dr. Joanne Polk 2/28/2015 7:30 pm @ the Orpheum 6/6/2015 2:30 pm @ the Piano Performance Museum, “If the earthy power of Guy Davis’s sandpaper vocals doesn’t grab Doctorow Center for the Arts your attention and the resonance of his acoustic-guitar strings The music and history of Clara and Robert Schumann. doesn’t turn your head, you need to make sure you’re still alive….” —Robert Gordon “Felix and Fanny” OMNY Taiko Drummers: with Musicologist Dr. Jeffrey Langford Celebrate the 4th of July with a Bang! & Pianist Dr. Joanne Polk 7/4/2015 6:00 pm @ the Orpheum 7/18/2015 2:30 pm @ the Piano Performance Museum, “Art, music, connection, these things are as old as the hills.” —Amanda Palmer Doctorow Center for the Arts The music and history of Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. Down with the Rent: Folk Songs from the Anti-Rent Era “The Viennese Fortepiano Builder Conrad Graf” 8/9/2015 2:00 pm @ the Doctorow Center for the Arts with Piano Restorer & Music History Professor Dom Flemons Trio: The “American Songster” Edward Swenson, accompanied by demonstrations 8/29/2015 8:00 pm @ the Doctorow Center for the Arts on his Graf Concert Fortepiano, Opus 1389, “I left Arizona because I knew the music would take me Vienna, ca. 1826 somewhere – but I had no idea!” 8/22/2015 2:30 pm @ the Piano Performance Museum, Scottish Singer Julie Fowlis Doctorow Center for the Arts A Treasure Trove of Gaelic Song Piano restorer and music history professor Edward Swenson will 10/10/2015 8:00 pm @ the Doctorow Center for the Arts lead a lecture/demonstration about famous piano maker Conrad “A sublime and impassioned singer...” Graf, whose famous customers included Beethoven, Schubert, —Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 / BBC 6Music the Schumann and Mendelssohn families, Chopin and Liszt.

Lecture/Demonstration with Andrew Willis FILM 8/23/2015 2:30 pm @ the Piano Performance Museum, With three screens in the Doctorow Center for the Arts in Hunter Doctorow Center for the Arts and one screen at the Orpheum Film & Performing Arts Center For several decades Andrew Willis has explored the historical de- in Tannersville, the Mountain Cinema shows the best Hollywood, velopment of keyboard instruments and their performance practice foreign and independent films. We also now have 3D capability on Screen 1 at the Doctorow Center for the Arts. FAMILY Golden Dragon Acrobats STUDIO ARTS Sharing Ancient Practices with New Audiences At the Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts this summer, we 10/3/2015 7:30 pm @ the Orpheum will offer courses in ceramics, mosaics, Chinese brush paint- Observe, marvel and reflect on the 29 Chinese acrobats playing ings, landscape paintings and printmaking. Check out the 2015 with balance, precision, coordination, flexibility and agility. The ac- courses and register today at www.sugarmaples.org. robats highlight inconceivable human body abilities that one might have never imagined possible. VISUAL & LITERARY ARTS The Kaaterskill Fine Arts & Crafts Gallery in Hunter Village Square Aladdin and His Lamp: National Marionette Theater offers unique handcrafted originals by Catskills’ artisans. The Gal- 10/24/2015 3:30 pm lery also features solo and group exhibits of individual area artists. @ the Doctorow Center for the Arts Located in a corner of the gallery, the Corner Bookshop sells an inventory that includes 5,000 titles of Catskills’ history, literary fic- tion, poetry, drama, mystery, and children’s books. More Info/Reservations: www.catskillmtn.org or 518 263 2063 Click on Email Newsletter to receive weekly updates on all of our events!